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DOMINATE Entrepreneurial Summit returns to Tampa Bay with 12 business leaders
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The 2nd annual DOMINATE Entrepreneurial Summit will bring 12 nationally recognized business leaders to Tampa Bay on Oct. 9, 2026, with panels on marketing, artificial intelligence, mindset and finance.
FRX Innovations adds Binyomin Posen to board
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FRX Innovations Inc. has appointed Binyomin Posen as a director effective Aug. 11, 2026, pending TSX Venture Exchange acceptance.
Small businesses face an AI adoption gap as larger firms pull ahead
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New federal data shows AI use rising faster at larger companies than at many of the nation’s smallest businesses, raising concerns that Main Street could fall behind as AI becomes a core business tool.
Zentra Oak expands website development push for small businesses
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Zentra Oak LLC is widening its website development services for small and service-based businesses, targeting owners with no professional site or an outdated online presence.
Lipid panel testing market seen reaching $17.79 billion by 2030
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The global lipid panel testing market is projected to grow from $11.61 billion in 2025 to $17.79 billion by 2030 as cardiovascular and metabolic disease rates rise and preventive screening expands.
TCS urges businesses to review legacy voice plans after Lumen sales changes
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TCS is advising organizations using Lumen legacy enterprise voice services to reassess phone and collaboration needs after Lumen ended sales of parts of its legacy voice portfolio on August 1. The move does not create an immediate service cutoff,…
VH2 Networks taps Mike Markwell to lead programming and distribution
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VH2 Networks has named veteran media executive Mike Markwell as Executive Director of Programming, Distribution and Syndication, effective Aug. 14, 2026. The hire is aimed at expanding content acquisition, syndication and revenue opportunities as…
A' Office and Business Appliances Design Awards 2026 opens for entries
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 Office and Business Appliances Design Awards, with a September 30 deadline and results due May 1, 2027. The competition is aimed at workplace technologies and design teams that build…
Marine businesses lack unified digital marketing strategy, analysis finds
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An analysis of 879 marine businesses found that 91% show no clear evidence of an integrated digital marketing strategy tying together SEO, content, social, video, PR, email, ads and conversion tracking.
Website usability moves higher on business priority lists
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Businesses are paying closer attention to how easy their websites are to use as customers rely on the web to compare services, find contact details and decide whether to reach out. The shift is pushing more focus onto navigation, mobile design,…
AI lead routing is reshaping how growing companies handle inquiries
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AI-powered lead routing is moving customer inquiries from manual inbox triage to automated sorting, helping businesses send prospects to the right person, department or workflow faster.
Cancún Challenger returns in August as sports-tourism play
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Cancún Country Club will host the Cancún Country Open from Aug. 17-23, bringing ATP Challenger tennis back to the resort market for a second straight year.
Saku Hiewa and MGBSP Services warn entrepreneurs about a business education gap
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Brandon Ford of Saku Hiewa and Martyn Kingsley of MGBSP Services say more entrepreneurs are entering business with strong skills but weak operating knowledge.
Dispatchly AI aims to cut paperwork for trades businesses
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Dispatchly AI launched an AI-native Super App for plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors and other home-service businesses to automate calls, scheduling, estimates, invoices and payments.
Lindiwe Davis recognized for leadership, culture and workplace strategy
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Lindiwe Davis, founder of FutureState Collective Group, is being recognized for nearly 30 years of work across marketing, media, finance, technology and coaching.
LFIA rapid test market seen reaching $8.67 billion by 2030
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The global lateral flow immunoassay rapid test market is projected to grow from $7.17 billion in 2025 to $8.67 billion by 2030, driven by chronic disease screening, point-of-care testing and self-testing demand.
WebMax Canada says AI usually gets Canadian business facts right
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WebMax Canada’s latest study tested whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Augure could accurately describe 16 Canadian businesses after finding them in search.
Latex agglutination test kits market to reach $2.13 billion by 2030
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The latex agglutination test kits market is projected to grow from $1.59 billion in 2025 to $2.13 billion by 2030, driven by rising infectious disease cases and demand for rapid diagnostics.
Ford to exhibit at NVBDC veteran business conference in Detroit
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Ford Motor Company will attend and exhibit at the 2026 NVBDC National Conference in Detroit from Oct. 4-6, giving veteran-owned businesses direct access to supplier and procurement conversations.
Black Leaders Detroit launches Ride For Unity across Detroit
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Black Leaders Detroit is rolling out Ride For Unity, a four-day cycling and community-engagement event in Detroit from Aug. 27-30, 2026. The program pairs rides with Speak For Yourself, a ticketed conversation at Huntington Place meant to build…
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